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  1. How employers can better support employees with disability

      Creating an inclusive workplace for employees with disability isn’t just the right thing to do, it makes good business sense. By making small … using the EAF, you can make adjustments faster and at no cost to your business. 5. Benefits of hiring people with disability Hiring people with disability is good for business. Employers …
  2. Event wrap: Towards inclusive growth: enabling career progression for employees with disability to vitalise organisational success

    The benefits of employing people with disability are clear. Research shows people with disability are: more productive have a better … skills and experiences they have to offer. Many organisations are removing barriers when they hire and welcome new employees.  Yet many workplaces do not give those employees the chance to …
  3. New guide to help employers work with Inclusive Employment Australia

    Employers looking to hire people through Inclusive Employment Australia can now access a new guide explaining how the program works. Inclusive Employment Australia is a specialist disability employment program. It assists people with disability, injury, or health condition to prepare for, find and maintain work and grow …
  4. Can an employer ask if you have a disability?

    for a job and career progression can be challenging enough without the added worry of sharing personal health information. Many people with disability wonder about their rights: Can an employer ask if I have a disability during the …
  5. Disability inclusion at work: why belonging matters

    Disability inclusion is about more than hiring - it’s about belonging. In this video, Kellie Wheeler - Professional Adviser for the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) explains why inclusive workplaces matter, how … JobAccess is government funded and supports employers to confidently recruit and retain people with disability. Find out more about becoming a partner …
  6. Managing an employee with disability

    Many people with disability won’t need any specific management or help, but some might. Find out how to create a working environment that supports and includes all staff. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: supervisor awareness and responsibilities communicating with staff with disability reviewing and assessing work resources and advice. …
  7. What is JobAccess? | Free Disability Employment Support

    Department of Social Services. JobAccess provides free, expert advice and services to: People with disability. Employers. Service providers. Since 2006, JobAccess has worked to break down … Disability-Confident Workplaces The NDRC helps employers create accessible and equitable hiring practices. Through an employer partnership, you can receive: A dedicated advisor to review and advise on workplace policies Strategies to attract, hire and retain the careers of employees with disability Disability awareness training …
  8. How to make your hiring process more accessible

    process is easy to access you welcome a broader and more diverse talent pool, including people with disability. Inclusive hiring starts with small changes that make a big difference. From the way you write job ads to …
  9. Capitalising on a diverse workforce new name: Overcoming fears about employing people with disability

    to give him a chance. And it worked. “A big part of our success was the partnership I had with Jack’s mum, Margaret. She never made me feel bad about any of the questions I asked, and … ignorant,” she says. Samantha’s experience is not uncommon. In fact, 37% of employers describe hiring people with disability as ‘a step into the unknown’. For employers feeling this way, the Disability …
  10. Can the EAF help employees with ADHD?

    helps cover the cost of workplace modifications, equipment and services for eligible people with disability. It can support people who are working, about to start work or self-employed. The EAF … do their jobs. JobAccess assesses applications individually.  The right support depends on the person's job duties, workplace and needs. 1:1 Support is available from a suitably qualified …